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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.74, 1,114.17 and 309.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.74, 1,114.17 and 309.93 is: 464.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.74 : 1,114.17 = 309.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.74/1,114.17 = 309.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.74x = 1,114.17 × 309.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.74x = 345,314.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,314.71/742.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.92

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